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A case filed in July of 2024 continues to grind its way through the Georgia legal system as it considers the question of liability in the death of Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano. The complaint, filed on July 22, 2024, alleges that Ramirez (rep...
This past year, Colorado passed SB24-131. Entitled "Prohibiting Carrying Firearms in Sensitive Spaces," the new bill has introduced stricter laws for the Concealed and open Carry of firearms. Proponents of the bill believe it will increase ...
In the face of a staffing crisis, Austin Police Department Officers have begun to draw blood for DWIs, rather than medical professionals. This has sparked controversy among some of the residents of Travis County, as well as from members of ...
On 16 September, Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt in New York by local and federal agents. The rapper and music mogul has since been charged with a number of crimes, including sex trafficking, transportation to ...
The state of Colorado approved several measures related to civil protective orders in its 2024 regular session. The act effects many small changes related to protective orders, but may be summarized as saying that the act reduces the barrie...
On November 5, the citizens of Nebraska voted to legalize the use and possession of marijuana for medical purposes by adults, potentially making it the 38th state to do so. However, the approved initiative is now under fire from state offic...
Texas defines laws for both indecent exposure and public lewdness. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but there are a few key differences between the two. Some of these changes are slight, such as if there was intent in the off...
In 2023, a significant change in Florida's custody laws changed how child custody cases are handled. Florida House Bill 1301, informally known as the "50/50 Presumption Law," shifts the starting point in custody decisions to assume that bot...
In 2022, more than 10,000 individuals were injured in motor vehicle accidents across Iowa, highlighting the prevalence and potential severity of car crashes in the state. When an accident involves a passenger, determining liability and navi...
In 2012, Colorado legalized recreational marijuana. This was mostly a good decision by the state. Prosecuting people for marijuana possession was exceedingly unpopular. A consistent trend throughout the country showed individ...
